Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

7 years old.

10 years old.

6 years old.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Allow more time for your journey.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Neither option is correct.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Both options are correct.

Biennially

Annually

10.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

11.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

15.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

16.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

17.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

T Intersection

Curve.

19.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

20.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

21.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

22.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

23.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

24.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

25.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

26.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

45 mph.

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

27.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

29.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

31.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

90 days.

10 years.

36.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Corrosive

Flammable

37.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

38.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

39.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

41.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

42.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

45.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Disabled pedestrians.

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